Afroman Wins Defamation Suit, Keeps Mocking Cops Online
TL;DR
Rapper Afroman won a defamation case brought by seven Adams County deputies over his music videos using raid footage; the jury found the statements were opinions protected by the First Amendment, awarding no damages and allowing him to continue his outspoken commentary. He celebrated the verdict and has kept poking at the officers on social media.
- Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case Ars Technica
- Afroman emerges victorious in ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ defamation case CNN
- Afroman Wins Civil Trial Over Use of Police Raid Footage in His Music Videos The New York Times
- Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against Ohio police over mocking their raid of his home: "It's for Americans" CBS News
- Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial NPR
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